『M 愛すべき人がいて』The story of encounter & separation hidden in the birth of a songstress

[chocopockymaster]

I think the two things that are really bothering me are: why now, and why this medium?

Maybe the first question is less important than the second one. The randomness of it really does make it seem like a cash grab or a ploy for publicity. She just had a milestone anniversary and I would have loved to see this story, since she clearly wants to tell it, in the light of a broader retrospective on her earlier career.

At the end of the day, I just can’t wrap my head around why she chose to present it like this. I get that it’s her story to tell and she ultimately gets to decide how the public hears it but...you’re going to let a stranger write a dramatized version of the story of one of the most formative relationships of your life? I’m sure she was able to give the final OK before it went to print but this is just so fucking bizarre that I can’t help but sit here, shaking my head in complete bewilderment.

[JinHamasaki]

Originally Posted by chocopockymaster

I think the two things that are really bothering me are: why now, and why this medium?

Maybe the first question is less important than the second one. The randomness of it really does make it seem like a cash grab or a ploy for publicity. She just had a milestone anniversary and I would have loved to see this story, since she clearly wants to tell it, in the light of a broader retrospective on her earlier career.

Bohemian Rhapsody was a huge hit in Japan - I think it was 13 weeks in top 5 chart. I agree that the book wasn't as hyped, but maybe this is just testing the waters.

They are probably banking on the TV adaptation.